Developing, Nurturing
& Supporting Leaders
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Mark Your Calendar!
Synod of Lincoln Trails
2013 Meetings
February 22
First Presbyterian Church
Urbana, IL
June 15
Philo Presbyterian Church
Philo, IL
October 26
Philo Presbyterian Church
Philo, IL
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Check our website or contact the synod office for details!
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Highlights of the October 26-27, 2012 Synod Meeting
 The Synod of Lincoln Trails held its final stated meeting of 2012 on Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Philo Presbyterian Church, Philo, IL. We welcomed new commissioner, Teaching Elder Rebecca McClintock, of the Presbytery of Chicago. And we greeted the newly elected Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Midwest Hanmi, Teaching Elder Eun Sung Cho. Fabulous meals were served and lovely hospitality extended by the wonderful people of the Philo Church and their pastor, The Rev. Cindy Shepherd.
The Synod continued to explore "The Art of Possibility" by Benjamin and Rosamund Zander - a conversation begun at the July stated meeting. Stated Clerk Doug Tracy looped us back to the beginning of the conversation by challenging us to "see possibilities" using the text of I Corinthians 13. We viewed "The Art of Possibility" video. Bill Lawser, Cheryl Montgomery, Carol McDonald, Jennifer Burns Lewis and Laura Reason led the group in exploring the possibility concepts of:
- Giving Way to Passion
- Being a Contribution
- Giving an A
- Leading from Any Chair
- Rule Number 6
In the business portion of the meeting, the Synod
- Received a report from The Rev. Bob Reynolds, Executive of the Presbytery of Chicago, on behalf of the Synod's Administrative Commission for Midwest Hanmi Presbytery. Bob was publicly thanked for his, and the SAC's, dedication to bringing resolution to this work!
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 Just.Good.Food. Continues to accept Participants
About 40 congregations are now participating in just.good.food, a collaborative mission project of the synods of Lakes and Prairies, Lincoln Trails and Mid-America. It's not too late to get started. Requests for project information and starter packets, mailed just a few weeks ago to participating congregations, can be made to Sarah Moore-Nokes, associate executive presbyter in Winnebago Presbytery, who is heading the initial project efforts. She can be reached at sarah@winnebagopresbytery.org. A project description is available at "Food."
You can also connect to just.good.food by visiting the Facebook page. |
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Generosity for Every Generation
March 11-13 - St. Louis, Missouri
For elders, pastors, presbytery staff and volunteers
Then we your people, the flock of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise."
Psalm 79:13
For more information visit the Stewardship Kaleidoscope webpage.
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You Can Register Now for Fall and Winter Events Statewide
Creating an Unbroken Circle of Care in Your Congregation
 A Northeast Indiana Four-Session Program
November 2012-May 2013
Shared Ministry: Strategies for Equipping People to Serve
November 14, 2012 - Merrillville, IN
November 16, 2012 - Salem, IN
Sticky Faith: Understanding Why Youth and Young Adults Stay in Church
December 5, 2012 - Fort Wayne, IN
December 6, 2012 - Carmel IN
Visit the Center for Congregations website by clicking here.
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2012 Superstorm Sandy
Hurricane Sandy left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean and the northeastern United States. There is significant damage from the superstorm's winds and flooding. At least 8 million people in 17 states lost power.
The road to recovery has just begun. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is committed to walk with our partners through the immediate-relief and long-term-recovery phases of the response. One Great Hour of Sharing funds have been sent, and members of the National Response Team have already been deployed to help mid councils in their response efforts.
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The Daily Prayer App is Here!
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Launches First Smart Phone Application
 by Paul Seebeck, Associate Mission Communications
On this Reformation Day, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) launches its first smart phone application - an iPhone/iPad app for daily prayer.
Daily Prayer PC(USA) provides brief services for daily prayer based on the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship, including Psalms for the day, readings from the daily lectionary, and prayers of thanksgiving and intercession.
At this time, the app provides liturgies for morning and evening prayer, automatically selecting the appropriate service and lectionary readings based on the time and date settings of your iPhone or iPad.
 Planning is underway for Big Tent 2013 which is expected to feature the Clergywomens' Leadership Institute, the Evangelism and Church Growth Conference, the Healthy Ministry Conference, the National Elders Conference, the National Multicultural Church Conference, the Presbyterian Communicators Network Conference, the World Mission Conference and the Racial Ethnic and Immigrants Convocation. More...
The Presbyterian Youth Triennium sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches, is scheduled for July 16-20, 2013 at Purdue University in Indiana. The event gathers thousands of Presbyterian and Reformed young people for worship, prayer, play and community. Details are available at Triennium.
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Find out what's happening within the presbyteries of the Synod of Lincoln Trails. Click on links below to read the newsletters or visit their webpages.
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Certificate in Environmental Leadership and Ministry
 The timely certificate in Environmental Leadership and Ministry program will be offered again in 2013. This timely program provides clergy and lay leaders alike the opportunity to think deeply and broadly about the growing challenge of environmental ministry in their communities and work. Set in an urban environment and combining the contexts of science, biblical studies, theology and ethics while incorporating the language and practices of the church, participants will come away equipped to serve as a strong resource person and advocate in their own places of ministry.
Click here for additional cointinuing education opportunties at McCormick.
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Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks!
Daylight Savings Time Returns to standard time...before going to bed on Saturday, November 3, remember to turn your clocks back one hour!
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